Columbus Day — which celebrates Christopher Columbus' 1492 landing in America — will be observed in October, and it could possibly impact your banking, mail deliveries and work schedule.Here's what you need to know about Columbus Day 2025.When is Columbus Day?Columbus Day 2025 is Monday, Oct. 13.The Uniform Holiday Bill, signed by then-president Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, established Columbus Day and mandated that it would always be commemorated on the second Monday of October.Columbus Day is ...
Columbus Day — which celebrates Christopher Columbus' 1492 landing in America — will be observed in October, and it could possibly impact your banking, mail deliveries and work schedule.
Here's what you need to know about Columbus Day 2025.
When is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day 2025 is Monday, Oct. 13.
The Uniform Holiday Bill, signed by then-president Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, established Columbus Day and mandated that it would always be commemorated on the second Monday of October.
Columbus Day is one of the 12 federal holidays of 2025.
Do I have to work on Columbus Day in New Jersey?
New Jersey recognizes Columbus Day as a federal and state holiday, which means that all non-essential governmental agencies and service providers will likely have the day off.
New Jersey public schools will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13 as well, meaning educators in North Jersey and beyond will enjoy a three-day holiday weekend.
Most retail chains and stores will likely be open on Columbus Day, meaning you'll most likely have to clock in on October 13 if you work in those industries. And if you work for an on-demand delivery service in North Jersey, you may be called in as well.
In any event, it's best to check with your supervisor before making any Columbus Day plans.
Will UPS, USPS deliver mail on Columbus Day?
The United States Post Office will be closed on Columbus Day, and no mail will be delivered in North Jersey.
UPS doesn't recognize neither Columbus Day nor Indigenous Peoples' Day, so its pickup and delivery services will run on a normal weekday schedule. UPS advises that some packages may arrive a day late due to the holiday, however.
Will banks be open on Columbus Day in New Jersey?
According to Bankrate, most major banks — including Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, PNC and Wells Fargo — will be be closed on Monday, Oct. 13, but you may be able to conduct some banking business online or through the banks’ respective mobile apps.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.